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Fat Johnnies Red Hots

September 25, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Back door not rodent proofed, gaps noted all around, Instructed to repair and maintain.
code 38
Personal Cleanliness

Inspector note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.
code 40
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Using tin cans to heat up food in, instructed to use proper container for food reheating.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: 3-comp sink not maintained, a hole noted at the side of right compartment. using caulk to seal cracks, instructed to replace sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025. • No sanitizer test strips for chlorine on site, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025.
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: Prep tables and interior of cooler not clean, dirt and food debris noted. Instructed to clean and maintain.
code 49
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: Out side garbage not maintained, garbage receptacles not covered, trash on the ground , instructed to keep lids down and maintain surrounding dumpster area. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b).
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Ceiling in poor repair, damaged sections, instructed to repair and maintain.
code 55

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on September 9, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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About this record

This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.